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Spanish language school Volunteer Program provides the unique
opportunity to live and work in Peru. You will experience first-hand
its rich cultural diversity while cultivating a superior level
of Spanish proficiency. Through the Volunteer Program the Spanish
language school and the volunteers are able to make a contribution
to Peruvian society and to bridge the gap between foreign visitors
and native Cusqueños.
Types of volunteer placements
Participants may choose both the field and preferred
location of their volunteer placement. Possible fields of interest
include social work, education, tourism, cultural work and catering.
While most of the projects take place in Cusco, there are also
projects out of Cusco. A complete list of the 30 projects can
be sent upon request.
Please note
that additional info (prices, activities, etc) are found to the
right of this pages. 
Procedure
 When
booking the Volunteer Work Package, we'll ask you to send us your
first, second and third choice of project together with your resume
and a motivation letter (in Spanish). When arranging a placement,
our Volunteer Coordinator takes into account your personal goals,
your level of Spanish proficiency, prior work experience and length
of probable commitment as well as the needs of the host organization.
When the volunteer organization. agrees on the placement we'll
send you confirmation of your voluntary work (placement document).
The final decision regarding the acceptance of a student in a
project will be taken by the organization.
Included in the package are:
- Four week Spanish Course including
accommodation of your choice;
- Four weeks of accommodation in the Spanish
language school Student House during Volunteer Work;
- Organization. of volunteer work;
- Information package upon arrival;
- Participation in Student Activities (e.g.
lectures, salsa class);
- Volunteer meeting (minimum of one) - includes
initial information on Peruvian society and volunteer work placement;
- One personal meeting with the language
school Volunteer Coordinator;
- Visit to the project at the first day of
work including transport;
Certificate.
Support offered by the Spanish language
school
 Having
an interesting work experience, being more than "just a tourist"
and learning and conversing in Spanish, are the most rewarding
and challenging aspects of the Volunteer Program.
Upon arrival in Cusco, students receive an information
package with preliminary information regarding the volunteer work
experience. The Spanish language school organizes an introductory
meeting with general information on Peruvian history and culture,
working in Peru as a foreigner, cultural differences and social
hierarchy of Peruvian society. During a student's course of study,
he/she will have the opportunity to discuss the appropriate placement
in terms of goals, desired experiences etc. personally with the
Volunteer Coordinator. During the placements, the weekly volunteer
meetings enable volunteers to talk generally about their experiences
and raise any concerns.
Spanish Course
 A
four-week Spanish course (minimum), either One-one-One or Group,
is included in the Volunteer Package, which should enable the
student to start communicating in Spanish. if you wish, you may
also do part of your study in Urubamba or in Manu.
Practical Information and
Minimum Commitment
You will need to have a minimum of eight weeks
to dedicate to the Volunteer Program. The first four weeks of
the program will be spent studying Spanish; the volunteer placement
will continue four weeks more. During the Spanish Course you can
choose where to stay: with a host family, or in our Student House.
During your volunteer work you will be staying at the Spanish
language school's Student House with other students and volunteers.
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